Gonzalo García has become the big sensation of the Club World Cup, taking advantage of Mbappé's absence to start for Real Madrid. So far, the academy product has made the most of the opportunities Xabi Alonso has given him. At 21 years old, he is playing an important role and doesn't feel the pressure, with a record of 3 goals and 1 assist in the 4 matches played so far (4 matches).
The good performance of the Madrid native has attracted the interest of several teams in Europe, but the strongest interest is coming from the Premier League. He is highly sought after there and multiple clubs are ready to put a lot of money on the table to sign him immediately.
20 million for Gonzalo García
OKDiario has discovered that Leeds United intends to make a strong move for Gonzalo García. They have put a proposal worth €20 million ($21.7 million) on the table to secure his signing immediately. They are offering him a guaranteed starting spot and a place to grow at the top level.
Another newly promoted Premier League club, Sunderland, also wants him. In their case, the offer reaches €15 million ($16.3 million) plus another €5 million ($5.4 million) in add-ons. He is not only wanted in England, as Roma has even considered a loan without a purchase option, something that Oviedo and Getafe in Spain have also considered.
Emergency meeting at Real Madrid
Given the current situation, the top management of Real Madrid has held an emergency meeting in the United States, according to Madrid-Barcelona.
In this meeting, Xabi Alonso has expressed his complete trust in Gonzalo García, asking that any kind of offer that arrives be rejected. He has the utmost trust in the academy product, even comparing him both publicly and privately to Raúl. He is a striker who can contribute a lot during the season, being a profile that is not repeated at Real Madrid.
Although at times it seemed he was out, the reality is that Gonzalo García has earned his continuity with good performances. The trust is absolute and the decision has already been made: he will not leave. If anyone wants him, they will first have to convince the academy product and then pay his €50 million ($54.3 million) release clause.
Taking all this into account, the plan is to negotiate his contract renewal with a first-team spot when they return from the United States.